attestation
noun
at·tes·ta·tion
ˌa-ˌte-ˈstā-shən 
ˌa-tə-ˈstā-
plural attestations
1
: an act or instance of attesting something: such as
a
: a proving of the existence of something through evidence
… a complete and formal attestation of your innocence.—
Edward Bulwer-Lytton
Edward Bulwer-Lytton
b
: an official verification of something as true or authentic
the notary's attestation of the will
2
: the proof or evidence by which something (such as the usage of a word) is attested
the earliest attestation of the term in print
Synonyms
Examples of attestation in a Sentence
the fact that he spent hours standing in line for the sequel should be attestation enough that he's a die-hard fan of the movie series
Recent Examples on the Web
These assurance and attestation letters are often compiled with the support of specialist cybersecurity companies that are employed to respond to incidents.
—Matt Burgess, WIRED, 24 June 2024
Higginson’s attestation was collected by Julian Willis Abernethy (1853–1923), a graduate and later Trustee of Middlebury College.
—Matthew Wills, JSTOR Daily, 8 May 2024
The Department of Education built a workaround for students, but the workaround is complicated, said Aho: Students have to print out an attestation form, sign up and send it to the education department in a process that takes 10 to 15 days.
—Lily Altavena, Detroit Free Press, 1 May 2024
Houses applying to join the official calendar as guests must provide:
An attestation that the garments of the collection are designed and produced in the own atelier of the applicant,
A presentation of at least 25 looks per collection.
—Lily Templeton, WWD, 3 Sep. 2019
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Matt Burgess, WIRED, 24 June 2024
Higginson’s attestation was collected by Julian Willis Abernethy (1853–1923), a graduate and later Trustee of Middlebury College.
—Matthew Wills, JSTOR Daily, 8 May 2024
The Department of Education built a workaround for students, but the workaround is complicated, said Aho: Students have to print out an attestation form, sign up and send it to the education department in a process that takes 10 to 15 days.
—Lily Altavena, Detroit Free Press, 1 May 2024
Houses applying to join the official calendar as guests must provide:
An attestation that the garments of the collection are designed and produced in the own atelier of the applicant,
A presentation of at least 25 looks per collection.
—Lily Templeton, WWD, 3 Sep. 2019
See all Example Sentences for attestation
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“Attestation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/attestation. Accessed 15 Jul. 2024.
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